Ghanaian actor Yaw Dabo has trended online after an encounter with former England captain John Terry following the Ghana vs England match, which ended in a draw.
In a video that has since been making rounds online, Yao Dabo was seen standing among a group of children and fans who were eagerly trying to get John Terry’s attention for autographs and interactions after the game.
Despite the crowd, the actor managed to catch Terry’s eye by repeatedly calling out to him. Once the former Chelsea and England defender noticed him, Yaw Dabo handed over his phone and made an unusual request, asking Terry to record a video for him.
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John Terry happily obliged, taking the phone and recording a short clip before turning the camera on himself for a selfie-style shot that also captured the Ghanaian actor in the background.
“John Terry, do a video for me. Me and John Terry,” Yaw Dabo said with obvious excitement.
They afterwards shared a brief but friendly conversation, during which Yao Dabo introduced himself as a Ghanaian and mentioned that England star Jude Bellingham was his friend.
“I am Ghanaian, my friend is Jude Bellingham,” Yaw Dabo said, to which John Terry responded, “I know you.”
The light-hearted exchange has since generated widespread reactions online, with many Ghanaian social media users describing the moment as wholesome and memorable.
Several netizens praised John Terry for acknowledging Yaw Dabo despite the crowd, while others admired the actor’s confidence and humour during the interaction.
The clip continues to attract attention across social media platforms, with fans celebrating the unexpected meeting between the popular Ghanaian actor and the former England football captain.
@tv3gh_official 😂Very random link up. 🇬🇭 Yaw Dabo and John Terry 🏴 #3Sports #Mundial26OnMG #TV3GH
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